About Sutter Hill Ventures
Sutter Hill Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 1962. It is primarily based out of Palo Alto, United States. As of Sep 2026, Sutter Hill Ventures is an active investor, having invested in 205 companies, with 6 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Series B round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to High Tech and Life Sciences. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series C round of CScale Overall, Sutter Hill Ventures portfolio has seen 6 unicorns, 20 IPOs and 109 acquisitions including key companies like Yext, Nvidia and Smartsheet. A lot of funds co-invest with Sutter Hill Ventures, with names like Redpoint Ventures sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Sutter Hill Ventures has team of 41 people including 18 partners.Key Metrics
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Portfolio IPOs
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Portfolio Soonicorns
Sutter Hill Ventures' List of Top Investments
Sutter Hill Ventures has a portfolio of 205 companies, including 6 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in Helix and Sumo Logic.Their portfolio spans across United States, China, United Kingdom and 6 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Life Sciences and 27 other sectors, across stages such as Series B, Series A and 9 more. Here is the list of top investments by Sutter Hill Ventures:
1. Ramp
Provider of a platform for spend management, corporate cards, and payables. The platform offers features such as expense management, accounts payable processing, and travel management. It also provides procurement and accounting automation capabilities. The platform aims to streamline financial operations and improve efficiency for finance teams.
Key facts about Ramp
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series F
- Total Funding till date: $3.22B
- Employee Count: 6,209 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: equitywestsecurities.com, T. Rowe Price and 73 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Jun 04, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. Yext
Provider of a platform for managing and optimizing brand visibility online. The platform offers tools for listings management, knowledge graph organization, reputation management, and social media amplification. It also provides solutions for creating search-optimized local pages and intelligent search tools. The platform aims to help brands deliver consistent and engaging experiences.
Key facts about Yext
- Founded Year: 2006
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $116M
- Employee Count: 2,427 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Lead Edge Capital, Giano Capital and 13 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Feb 02, 2016, $*****
- Highlight: Public
3. Nvidia
Developer of hardware and software solutions for artificial intelligence computing. The company provides platforms for cloud services, data centers, embedded systems, and workstations. It offers graphics cards, networking products, and software tools. The business delivers solutions for industries including automotive, healthcare, manufacturing, and telecommunications.
Key facts about Nvidia
- Founded Year: 1993
- Location: Santa Clara (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Jan 25, 2026
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $5M
- Employee Count: 42,000 as on Jan 31, 2026
- Investors: Worldview Technology Partners, Black Capital Investments and 38 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), May 26, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Public
4. Smartsheet
Cloud based suite solutions for enterprise collaboration. It is a web based platform that provides spreadsheet with collaborative file sharing and discussions, visual timeline management, and automated workflow capabilities. It is used to manage different types of work including projects, programs, and business operations. The platform enables users to track and visualize the work in real time. It automates tasks and workflows.
Key facts about Smartsheet
- Founded Year: 2005
- Location: Bellevue (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $500M - $1B as on Jan 31, 2024
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $121M
- Employee Count: 4,091 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: HTIF, Summit Partners and 12 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Sep 14, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
5. Youku Tudou
Youku Tudou is a video streaming platform. It uses tri-networks integration model applied on this video-sharing platform that enables users to search, view, and share high-quality video content quickly and easily across multiple devices. Youku Tudou’s offerings are not limited to original user-generated content. Its online video content ranges from user-generated content and self-produced serials to licensed professional content. Offers a space for both individuals and institutions to upload and share their moments, independent films, viral videos, and anything else they create.
Key facts about Youku Tudou
- Founded Year: 2006
- Location: Shanghai (China)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $110M
- Employee Count: 353 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Western Technology Investment, Brookside Capital and 14 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Apr 28, 2014, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
Sutter Hill Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Sutter Hill Ventures has invested in 206 companies over the last 28 years, with an average of 3 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 8 investments, while as of Sep 2026, it has made 10 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in CScale and most recent follow-on round was in Celero.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 5 | 5 | 10 |
2025 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
2024 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
2022 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
2021 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
2020 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
2019 | 2 | 8 | 10 |
2018 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
2017 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
Sutter Hill Ventures' Investments by Stage
Sutter Hill Ventures has made 53 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $26.1M, 40 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $22.9M and 20 investments in Series C stage with an average round size of $36.8M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series B | 53 |
Series A | 40 |
Series C | 20 |
Seed | 7 |
Series D | 7 |
Others | 12 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Sutter Hill Ventures' Investments by Sector
Sutter Hill Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, Enterprise Infrastructure, Life Sciences, High Tech and Business Services. Notably, it has invested in 154 Tech companies, 149 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 94 Software companies and at least 57 companies focusing on Saas.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 69 |
Enterprise Infrastructure | 31 |
Life Sciences | 23 |
High Tech | 22 |
Business Services | 10 |
Others | 94 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Sutter Hill Ventures' Investments by Geography
Sutter Hill Ventures has made most investments in United States (132), followed by China where it has made 2 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 132 |
China | 2 |
United Kingdom | 2 |
France | 1 |
New Zealand | 1 |
Others | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Sutter Hill Ventures' recent investments
Sutter Hill Ventures has made 10 investments in 2026 so far. CScale and Celero are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by Sutter Hill Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Sep 30, 2026 | United States | Series C | 4308 | [+5] | |
Sep 09, 2026 | United States | Series C | 4626 | [+3] | |
Jul 21, 2026 | United States | Series G | 8659 | [+4] | |
May 18, 2026 | United States | Series E | 8728 | [+10] | |
May 14, 2026 | United States | Series A | 4992 | [+8] |
Unicorns in Sutter Hill Ventures' Portfolio
Sutter Hill Ventures has 6 unicorns in its portfolio - Celero, Sigma, SiFive and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Celero. It became a unicorn in 2026.Here is a list of unicorns in Sutter Hill Ventures' portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
52 | Developer of coherent digital signal processing solutions for optical connectivity | 2024 | - | Irvine | Series C | qwijxge | |
62 | Provider of a platform for building AI applications and analytics | 2014 | San Francisco | Series E | uowcdlc | ||
72 | Provider of customizable RISC-V processor IP and high-performance compute core solutions for AI | 2015 | Santa Clara | Series G | pmmofjj | ||
75 | Provider of platform for feature flags, experimentation, and AI configuration | 2014 | Oakland | Series D | z{fqxnw | ||
67 | Provider of an agent workforce platform for enterprise artificial intelligence | 2012 | Boston | Series G | pf{jqpe |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Sutter Hill Ventures' Portfolio
20 of Sutter Hill Ventures' portfolio companies have become public. GRAIL got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), in Jun 2024 and Astera Labs got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) at marketcap of $5.49B.Here are Sutter Hill Ventures' portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 25, 2024 | Jan 10, 2016 | Series A | 1279 | |
Mar 20, 2024 | Apr 22, 2020 | Series B | 3475 | |
Mar 02, 2022 | Mar 28, 2017 | Series A | 4321 | |
Mar 26, 2021 | Jun 14, 2004 | Series B | 1446 | |
Dec 09, 2020 | Sep 01, 2016 | Series D | 5570 |
Acquired companies in Sutter Hill Ventures' Portfolio
109 companies from Sutter Hill Ventures' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Tellabs in Oct 2026 by Zhone Technologies for $*****.Here are Sutter Hill Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 02, 2026 | - | - | 5832 | |
Apr 30, 2026 | Sep 19, 2005 | Series B | 9482 | |
Jan 08, 2026 | Oct 07, 2020 | Series A | 7018 | |
Sep 22, 2025 | Jun 23, 2023 | Series B | 9608 | |
Jul 08, 2025 | - | - | 4836 |
Team profile of Sutter Hill Ventures
Sutter Hill Ventures has a team of 41 members including 18 Partners and 8 Venture Partners located in United States. Sutter Hill Ventures' team sits on the board of 2 companies.Here is a list of top team members in Sutter Hill Ventures:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Los Altos | - | ||
Partner | Washington | - | ||
Partner | Palo Alto | - | - | |
Partner | - | - | - | |
Partner | Palo Alto | - | - | |
Partner | Hillsboro | - | - | |
Partner | San Jose | - | - | |
Partner | Honolulu | - | ||
Partner | Palo Alto | - | ||
Partner | San Francisco | - | ||
Partner | - | - | - |
Co-investors of Sutter Hill Ventures
Over the past 28 years, 816 investors have co-invested in Sutter Hill Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Sutter Hill Ventures: Greylock Partners, Sequoia Capital and 207 others have invested in rounds before Sutter Hill Ventures. There are 8 companies where Greylock Partners has invested before Sutter Hill Ventures and 5 companies where Sequoia Capital has invested before Sutter Hill Ventures.
- Top Co-investors of Sutter Hill Ventures: 267 investors entered a company along with Sutter Hill Ventures. These include investors like Redpoint Ventures (6 companies).
- Invested after Sutter Hill Ventures: A total of 340 investors have invested in Sutter Hill Ventures's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Bessemer Venture Partners (5 companies), T. Rowe Price (5 companies) and Index Ventures (5 companies).
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